CWE-458: DEPRECATED: Incorrect Initialization
This weakness has been deprecated because its name and description did not match. The description duplicated CWE-454, while the name suggested a more abstract initialization problem. Please refer to CWE-665 for the more abstract problem.
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Overview
CWE-458 (DEPRECATED: Incorrect Initialization) is a base-level software weakness catalogued by MITRE in the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE). It describes a recurring type of mistake that can lead to exploitable security vulnerabilities.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CWE-458.
What is CWE-458?
This weakness has been deprecated because its name and description did not match. The description duplicated CWE-454, while the name suggested a more abstract initialization problem. Please refer to CWE-665 for the more abstract problem.
References
- MITRE CWE definition (CWE-458) (opens in a new tab)
- CWE-458 vulnerabilities on NVD (opens in a new tab)
- Learn: What is a CWE?
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